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The Boleyn family moved to Hever Castle in c.1504 when Thomas Boleyn inherited the Castle from his father William. 1513 – Anne is sent to Burgandy Anne Boleyn’s father Thomas Boleyn, sent her to Burgundy to the court of Margaret of Austria.
Hever Castle is now a tourist attraction, drawing on its links to Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII, its mazes, gardens and lakes. There is an annual event programme with assorted events, including jousting tournaments and archery displays in the summer months and an annual patchwork and quilting exhibition in September.
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Aug 8, 2023 · The castle puts on special exhibitions from time to time. Right now, to mark the 500th anniversary of Anne Boleyn’s arrival at the royal court, Hever Castle is hosting an exhibition exploring her early life and the culture in which she grew up. The exhibition will run until November 2022. It’s included in your ticket.
Dec 31, 2019 · Hever Castle's Tudor History . Hever was built as a small fortified castle in around 1270. The gatehouse and the walled bailey of this first house remain. In the 15th century, Geoffrey Bullen, great grandfather of Anne Boleyn, acquired Hever. During the 14th and 16th centuries, the Boleyn family-owned Hever.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Hever Castle, castle in Hever, Kent, England, that is best known for being the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII. Since the mid-20th century it has been a tourist attraction, based on its connection with the Tudors. The castle is an enjoyable combination of Tudor and Edwardian luxury.
May 18, 2021 · Hever Castle in Kent is a picturesque Tudor mansion famous for being the family home of Anne Boleyn, the ill-fated second wife of Henry VIII. Today it presents a stunning glimpse into the splendour of those close to the Tudor crown, and provides a personal look into the life of one of British history’s most intriguing female figures.
